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Xbox Tests Ad-Supported Cloud Gaming for Insiders — IJR Pulse

Xbox Tests Ad-Supported Cloud Gaming for Insiders

24 sources·Updated Jul 23, 2026

Microsoft clarifies that the ad-supported cloud gaming test places ads before sessions rather than as a two‑minute pre-roll during play, and emphasizes accessibility for players who can’t or won’t upgrade hardware, with a potential broader rollout if successful.

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Vice NewsLean LeftMostly factualJul 23, 2026

Xbox Begins To Roll Out Ad-Supported Game Streaming Tests

The Next Web (TNW)Lean LeftMostly factualJul 23, 2026

Xbox is testing ad-supported game streaming. Amazon is folding Luna into Prime Video. Both admit cloud gaming has not worked yet.

KotakuLean LeftHigh factualityJul 23, 2026

Xbox Is Now Testing Its Free, Ad-Supported Streaming Tier

Variety MagazineLean LeftHigh factualityJul 23, 2026

Xbox Is Asking Customers to Volunteer to Test Ad-Supported Game Streaming

Hollywood ReporterLean LeftHigh factualityJul 23, 2026

Xbox Is Testing Out an Ad-Supported Way to Cloud-Stream Your Library Without Game Pass

gamesradar.comOtherJul 23, 2026

Xbox adds advertisements to games in "ad-supported" streaming trial, and it sounds like there's more ads where these came from

destructoid.comOtherJul 23, 2026

Xbox wants you to watch ads so you can stream a game you already own

dexerto.comOtherJul 23, 2026

Xbox is testing free game streaming with ads and a one hour cap

neowin.netOtherJul 23, 2026

Xbox is trialing ad-supported streaming for owned games, but there are big limits

europesays.comOtherJul 23, 2026

Xbox Tests Ad-Supported Game Streaming - Ireland

purexbox.comOtherJul 23, 2026

Xbox Introduces Free Game Streaming With Ads, Outlines Five Principles They'll Adhere To

vgchartz.comOtherJul 23, 2026

Xbox Starts Testing Free Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming

gamespot.comOtherJul 23, 2026

Free, Ad-Supported Gaming Is Now Available On Xbox In A Test

time.newsOtherJul 23, 2026

Xbox Insiders Get Free Cloud Gaming with Pre-Roll Ads

insider-gaming.comOtherJul 23, 2026

XBOX Game Pass Ad-Based Cloud Gaming Tier Begins Insider Testing

playday.oneOtherJul 23, 2026

Ad-Supported Cloud Gaming Comes to Xbox Insiders Today

videocardz.comOtherJul 23, 2026

Microsoft tests free Xbox Cloud Gaming with ads and one-hour sessions - VideoCardz

eng.pressbee.netOtherJul 23, 2026

Xbox Is Asking Customers to Volunteer to Test Ad-Supported Game Streaming ...Middle East

in.ign.comOtherJul 23, 2026

Microsoft Launches Test for Ad-Supported Xbox Game Streaming, Promises the Ads Will Not 'Interrupt the Flow of Gameplay'

gamesbeat.comOtherJul 23, 2026

Microsoft tests ad-supported game streaming with Xbox Insiders

windowscentral.comOtherJul 23, 2026

Xbox finally reveals its free Xbox Cloud Gaming tier — ad-powered streams

ign.comOtherJul 23, 2026

Ad-Supported Xbox Game Streaming Is Here — Microsoft Insists Ads Will Play Before Sessions and Won't Interrupt Gameplay

news.xbox.comOtherJul 23, 2026

Beginning Ad-supported Game Streaming Test & Learn - XBOX Wire

gamedev.netOtherJul 23, 2026

Beginning Ad-supported Game Streaming Test & Learn - GameDev News

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